Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- The Shambles
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Statue of an Athlete
- Alcuin of York
- The Guildhall
- King Edward III and York
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Bootham School
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The First Railway Station
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Royal Station Hotel